Social Policy Research and Innovation Group

Organisation profile

Organisation profile

The Social Policy Research and Innovation Group generates cutting-edge research and innovation, influencing policies and enhancing lives in Wales, the UK, and globally. 

Through impactful collaborations with partners in other universities, third-sector organisations, public bodies, and policymakers, our research consistently achieves world-leading and internationally significant outcomes. 

Research themes

Our expert multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams focus on: 

  • Welfare, Inequality and Social Justice 
  • Environment and Sustainability 
  • International Development and Global Social Policy 

These themes are supplemented by the Centre for Social Policy.

Postgraduate Research

We welcome applications for postgraduate research in one of our areas of expertise. 

Work with us


We’re passionate about working with partners to address real-world challenges. Our experts work with organisations of all sizes, and from all sectors, to develop new ideas, products and services that solve a specific problem. We help policy makers gather evidence to understand the needs and experiences of a sector or industry to better inform solutions. 

Contact

Lead: Professor Palash Kamruzzaman

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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